首师大附中2023-2024学年高一下开学练习
英语学科试题
第一部分：听力理解（共三节，18分）
第一节（共4小题；每小题1分，共4分）
听下面4段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将有5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话你将听一遍。
1. Where are the speakers
A. In the lost-and-found. B. In a department store. C. In a factory.
2. What does the man like about bars
A. The delicious drinks in bars.
B. The location of the bars.
C. The things to do in bars.
3. What do we know about the woman
A. She has free lunch in her company.
B. She's a very hard-working employee.
C. She got a low bonus.
4. What does the man mean
A. The woman can do nothing to make Kate eat more.
B. Kate will eat more if the woman stops worrying.
C. Kate will eat normally after some time.
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将有5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话你将听两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第5至6小题。
5. What seems to be the woman's problem
A. She didn't feel well. B. She lost her wallet. C. Her car broke down.
6. Where is the woman going now
A. To the hospital. B. To her home. C. To a taxi company.
听下面一段对话，回答第7至8小题。
7. What's the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Employer and employee. B. Husband and wife. C. Co-workers.
8. What do we know about Debbie
A. She's a friend of the speakers.
B. She can baby-sit for the speakers tonight.
C. She usually baby-sits during the weekends.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至10小题。
9. What did the man promise to do
A. To stop drinking. B. To stop smoking. C. To stop blaming the woman.
10. What will the speakers probably do from now on
A. They will never quarrel with each other.
B. They will leave each alone.
C. They will help each other to get rid of bad habits.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至12小题。
11. What are the speakers likely to talk about
A. The friendship between friends.
B. Asking their friends for help.
C. Inviting their friends.
12. What does the woman think of their friends
A. She thinks they are unfriendly.
B. She thinks they are the best.
C. She thinks they are warm-hearted.
听下面一段独白，回答第13至14小题。
13. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Causes of early death.
B. Changing to a healthier job.
C. Fighting the damage of sitting by exercising.
14. What is the problem with office workers
A. They smoke a lot. B. They are overworked. C. They are physically inactive.
第三节（共4小题；每小题1分，共4分）
听下而一段独白，完成第15至18四道小题，每小题仅填写一个词。听独白前，你将有20秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有60秒钟的作答时间。这段独白你将听两遍。将答案填写在答题纸相应的位置。
Ways to solve personal problems
Ways Reasons
Face it. ●Know exactly what you are against. ●See if you can deal with the 15 our unhappiness.
Attack it directly. ●Overcome the problem and find the 16 to a particular problem.
Have a 17 goal. ●Change either the 18 or the goal. ●Study the situation and make a wise decision about what to do.
第二部分：知识运用（共两节，20分）
第一节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When I was 13 my only purpose was to become the star on our football team. That meant 19 Miller King, who was the best player at our school.
Football season started in September and all summer long I worked out. I carried my football everywhere for 20 .
Just before September, Miller was struck by a car and lost his right arm. I went to see him after he came back from hospital. He looked very pale, but he didn't cry.
That season, I 21 all of Miller's records while he watched the home games from the bench. We went 10-1 and I was named the most valuable player, but I often had crazy dreams in which I was to blame for Miller's accident.
One afternoon, I was crossing the field to go home and saw Miller 22 going over a fence—which wasn't hard to climb if you had both arms. I'm sure I was the last person in the world he wanted to accept 23 from. But even that challenge he accepted. I helped him move slowly over the fence. When we were finally 24 on the other side, he said to me, "You know, I didn't tell you this during the season, but you did 25 .Thank you for filling in for me."
His words freed me from my bad 26 . I thought to myself, how even without an arm he was more of a leader. Damaged but not defeated, he was still ahead of me. I was right to have 27 him. From that day on, I grew 28 and a little more real.
19. A. cheering for B. beating out C. relying on D. staying with
20. A. practice B. show C. comfort D. pleasure
21. A. held B. broke C. set D. tried
22. A. stuck B. hurt C. tired D. lost
23. A. praise B. advice C. assistance D. apology
24. A. dropped B. ready C. trapped D. safe
25. A. fine B. right C. quickly D. normally
26. A. memories B. ideas C. attitudes D. dreams
27. A. challenged B. cured C. invited D. admired
28. A. healthier B. bigger C. cleverer D. cooler
第二节 语法填空（共10小题：每小题1分，共10分）
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A
My carriage 29 （drive）me through the night and all was in thick darkness when I reached my home town. By then the city gates were locked so I was not able to go straight to the house. I therefore decided to walk out and see for myself the fateful spot 30 poor William had died. As I walked, thunder rumbled and rain began to fall in heavy drops. When I reached the place, the storm was at its fiercest and the countryside was lit up by wild flashes of lightning. With the rain 31 （stream）down my face, I clasped my hands together and looked up into the darkness.
B
The Special Olympics Unified Sports was a natural development of the Special Olympics—a program that shows what 32 safe sports organization should be. The Special Olympics began as a day camp 33 （create）in 1963 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Shriver's Camp encouraged many universities and organizations to host similar events. It jumped to the international stage when the United Nations declared 1986 34 "The Year of the Special Olympics," Austria held the first international Special Olympics in 1993. The summer games went worldwide in Dublin, Ireland in 2003. The Special Olympics 35 （partner）with more than 172 countries across the world and has provided more than five million people with year-round training and activities.
C
Shakespeare and Company is an English-language bookshop in the heart of Paris. It 36 （be）a meeting place for writers and readers for almost seventy years. In 1951, a bookshop named Le Mistral was opened by George-Whitman. In 1964, it was renamed Shakespeare and Company 37 honor of a bookseller he admired, Sylvia Beach, who founded the original Shakespeare and Company. Beach's bookstore had been a gathering place for great writers of the time, including Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Pound. From the first day, writers, artists, and intellectuals were invited 38 （sleep）for free among the shelves.
第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分）
第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Amsterdam Destination Guide
Amsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, famous for its beautiful canals, top art museums, cycling culture and so on. It is the capital and most populous city in the Netherlands and often referred to as the "Venice of the North" because of its expansive system of bridges and canals. Here are some of the key points to remember as you plan your trip to Amsterdam.
Boom Season Population Language（s） Currency January Climate July Climate
May to October 813,562 Dutch Euro Average high: 5.8℃ Average high: 22.0℃
Must-See Attractions
Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre, which is full of traditional architecture, shopping centers, and coffee shops. You'll also want to check out Amsterdam's Museum Quarter in the South District, which is great for shopping at the Albert Cnyp Market and having a picnic in the Vondelpark. The top museums to visit there are the Rijksmusuem, the Ann Frank House, and the Van Gogh Museum.
If You Have Time
There are several other unique districts in Amsterdam, and you should try to explore as many of them as time allows. The Canal Ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was originally built to attract wealthy home owners and is a center for celebrity spotting and nightlife today. The Plantage area has most of the city's museums, including the Jewish Historical Museum, the Scheepvaart Museum, and the botanical gardens.
Money Saving Tips
●Unless you really want to see the tulips blooming, avoid booking between mid-March and mid-May. This is when hotel and flight prices rise.
●Look for accommodations in Amsterdam's South District, where rates are generally cheaper than in the city center.
●Buy train tickets at the machine instead of the counter to save a bit of money.
●Instead of hiring a tour guide, hop on a canal boat. They're inexpensive and will give you a unique point of view of the city,
Check out our homepage to view price comparisons for flights, hotels, and rental cars before you book.
39. What can be learned about Amsterdam from this passage
A. Amsterdam is called the "Venice of the North" because of its location.
B. The Van Gogh Museum lies in Amsterdam's Museum Quarter.
C. The Old Centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
D. The Canal Ring is a place to attract garden lovers.
40. In order to save money in Amsterdam, you can .
A. arrange a guided canal tour
B. buy train tickets at the counter
C. reserve a hotel in the South District
D. book flights between mid-March and mid-May
41. Where is the passage most probably taken from
A. A magazine. B. An essay. C. A report. D.A website.
B
In the short time Steve and Zach had been inside their tent packing their tools, wind-blown flame had skipped from the top of one tree to another. The long dry summer had turned the forest into a tinderbox.
"Let's go! We can make it back to the river we crossed today!' Steve kept Brady on the lead and their heads down against the fire-wind. But Brady barked a sharp warning. Ahead of them lay a thick curtain of smoke across the track. They would never make it through that. The dog was pulling at his lead trying to draw them away from the smoke, and yet Steve was uneasy. It seemed to him that they were moving away from the river.
Suddenly, Zach cried. "Zach!" Steve shouted. "Are you OK Where are you " Then Brady pulled Steve down a sharp slope（坡）. At its base, Zach was rubbing his ankle.
As Steve helped his friend to his feel, Brady lifted his head and snuffed（嗅）the smoke-laden wind. Next moment, the dog bounded away and disappeared. The boys shouted for him, but he didn't come back. Steve couldn't blame Brady for panicking. He himself wanted to run even though he didn't have a clue which way.
Steve and Zach hadn't gone far when there was a familiar bark, and Brady came bounding, stopped directly in front of Steve and hit him with his head, pushing him back toward the slope they'd just climbed. But Steve didn't get it. Then Brady grabbed the boy's jeans and started pulling. The message was clear, but Steve hesitated. Of course he remembered Brady saving his uncle's life when the dog was much younger. Was he still sharp enough to get them through this
Nearby, a pine went up in a whoosh of smoke. Brady pulled again, urgently. "OK, big guy," Steve gritted（咬紧牙关）. Brady led them back down the slope and into the trees. Not far from them fire was touching underbrush. Several times the big dog stopped. Often he changed directions. Steve was so tired that he just wanted to rest, but Brady wouldn't have it. The dog bullied both boys to go on. How long they'd walked Steve had no idea. He was almost numb when he heard it—the wonderful sound of rushing water!
42. What happened to Steve and Zach at first
A. They got injured. B. They lost their dog.
C. They were trapped. D. They became separated.
43. Brady ran away to .
A. seek help B. find a way out C. rescue Zach D escape for life
44. How did Steve feel after Brady pulled his jeans
A. Uneasy. B. Impatient. C. Numb. D. Uncertain.
45. The passage basically describes .
A. an adventure B. an exploration C. an escape game D. a training program
C
Most groups of plants and animals are richer in species and more plentiful near the equator. In the ocean, that holds true for cold-blooded predators（掠食者）. But warm-blooded predators are more diverse toward the poles and noticeably missing from several warm hot spots. Why
John Grady, an ecologist, and his team considered the possibility—warm-blooded animals need a lot to fuel their metabolism（新陈代谢）. Perhaps colder waters are just richer in small fish But they found that at higher, colder places, there isn't actually much more food around. It's more that warm-blooded animals are eating a much bigger share of it than their cold-blooded competitors.
The real explanation is simple. An animal's speed, swiftness, and intelligence depend on its metabolism, which in turn depends on its temperature. Since birds and mammals can keep heating their bodies in icy conditions, they remain fast and attentive. By contrast, the fish they hunt become slower and duller. At some tipping point of temperature, seals, dolphins, and penguins start outswimming their prey（猎物）. They become more likely to come upon targets and outpace the cold-blooded predators of their own.
In Grady's words, "Warm-bodied predators are favoured where preys are slow, stupid and cold." That's why sharks and other predatory fish dominate near the equator, but colder waters are the kingdom of whales and seals. By keeping food to themselves in the poles, these creatures can then specialize on specific types of prey, which makes them more likely to split into separate species. The killer whales of the North Pacific, for example, include mammal-eating transients and fish-eating, year-round residents.
But the world is changing. It's likely that the surface of the oceans will warm by 2 to 3℃ within this century. Grady's team estimates that every time the ocean's surface warms by 1℃, populations of sea mammals will fall by 12%, and populations of seals and sea lions will fall by 24%.
But "predictions are hard", Donna Hauser from the University of Alaska Fairbanks notes. "Polar bears are losers of a warming world, but some populations are still doing well. Some groups of whales have changed the timing of their migrations; others are hunting in deeper, colder waters. These changes might make sea mammals more adaptable to changing climates. Maybe they just need to find the places where fish remain slow stupid and cold".
46. Why are there more types of warm-blooded predators near the poles
A. Because there is more food.
B. Because there are fewer enemies.
C. Because they are faster and wiser.
D. Because they consume less energy.
47. The author mentions the killer whales to show .
A. the benefit of biological evolution
B. food preference of different sea mammals
C. the distinction of specific types of predators
D. the advantage of constant body temperature
48. What is Donna Hauser's attitude towards the future of the sea mammals
A. Positive. B Negative. C. Neutral. D. Sceptical.
49. Which is the best title for the passage
A. Are the Poles Heaven for Sea Predators
B. How Do Sea Mammals Track Their Prey
C. Why Do the Warm-Blooded Like Food Cold
D. Is the World Too Hot for the Warm-Blooded
D
Once I told someone I wanted to get a master's degree of fine arts in creative writing and they told me it was the second-to-worst post-graduation plan they'd ever heard from a student. Arts degrees—especially fine arts degrees, which usually come in the form of music, studio art, creative writing and theater—have been, over the years, labeled useless.
It's true that for the most part, STEM degrees lead to higher paying jobs than liberal and fine arts degrees, and it's understandable why young people care about a higher starting salary and financial security. Student loan debt is playing a role in the physical and mental stress of young people.
And while STEM majors usually have starting salaries that are $20,000 higher than those of liberal arts majors, by the time people reach the age of 40, the salaries between those who majored in the liberal arts and those who majored in STEM are virtually the same. For example, women who major in STEM earned nearly S0% more than social science and history majors at ages 23-25, but only 10% more by ages 38-40, a New York Times analysis reported. So even in terms of salary, which doesn't solely determine whether or not a degree is useful, liberal arts degrees aren't all that far behind STEM.
It seems too that since people nowadays are going to have to work longer, it's more important than ever that we actually like and care about what we're doing, Pursuing something enjoyable, or else a passion, is continuously found to be a key factor in maintaining healthy relationships, mental health, physical health and energy. In other words, not useless.
Art is also a method of communication. It allows people from different backgrounds, from different walks of life to communicate with each other. In a world where borders and division seem to be all over the place, we need art more than ever. We need liberal arts majors. And more than anything, we need to be able to pursue what we love with confidence, and we need to not get caught up in the "usefulness" of what we love.
And just because someone's primary job isn't in their field of study—a writer who teaches high school for example—doesn't make the degree useless. It just means that their way of finding a stable income is different. The same goes for artists who have to work multiple jobs to support themselves. They might have to find other means of supporting themselves and their artistry. It might be copy editing or it might be tutoring,
So I am going to graduate school, and I am going to graduate school for writing. I might be paying rent by way of overnight restaurant shifts—there's so much I'm not sure of. But one thing I am sure of is this—I would rather be a writer working two jobs to pay my bills than be no writer at all.
50. A New York Times analysis report is mentioned in Paragraph 3 to .
A. analyse the potential value of different majors
B. put forward the opinion on majors by example
C. prove the argument against arts degrees wrong
D. demonstrate the link between majors and incomes
51. Why does the author think learning arts is useful
A. Following one's dream of arts keeps one in good condition.
B. Doing what one loves builds up one's self-confidence in arts.
C. Mastering arts improves one's understanding of different jobs.
D. Developing a love for arts helps one maintain passion for work
52. What can we infer from the passage
A. Students learning arts are more concerned about the value of life.
B. People tend to place income in the first place when choosing majors.
C. The man who doesn't love his work won't stick with the job for long.
D. Graduates can find a broader space of development in the field of arts.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Can We Stop Food Longing Through Imaginary Eating
Are you fighting an urge to reach for chocolate Then, let it melt in your mind, not in your mouth. According to the recent research, imagining eating a specific food reduces your interest in that food, so you eat less of it.
This reaction to repeated exposure to food—being less interested in something because you've experienced it too much-is called habituation. 53
The research is the first to show that habituation can occur through the power of the mind. "If you just think about the food itself—how it tastes and smells—that will increase your appetite," said Carey Morewedge, a well-known psychologist. "It might be better to force yourself to repeatedly think about chewing and swallowing the food in order to reduce your longing. 54 Visualizing yourself eating chocolate wouldn't prevent you from eating lots of cheese," he added.
Morewedge conducted an interesting experiment. 51 subjects were divided into three groups. One group was asked to imagine putting 30 coins into a laundry machine and then eating three chocolates. 55 Another group was asked to imagine putting three coins into a laundry machine and then eating 30 chocolates. Lastly, a control group imagined just putting 33 coins into the machine—with no chocolates. 56 When they said they had finished, these were taken away and weighed. The results showed the group that had imagined eating 30 chocolates each ate fewer of the chocolates than the other groups.
57 Physical signals—that full stomach feeling—are only part of what tells us we've finished a meal. The research suggests that psychological effects, such as habituation, also influence how much a person eats. It may lead to new behavioral techniques for people looking to eat more healthily, or have control over other habits.
A. What's more, this only works with the specific food you've imagined.
B. People were advised to try different methods to perform the experiment.
C. For example, a tenth bite is desired less than the first bite, according to the study.
D. All of them then ate freely from bowls containing the same amount of chocolate each.
E. It meant those who repeatedly imagined eating would concern about some specific food.
F. This requires the same motor skills as eating small chocolates from a packet, the study says.
G. This study is part of the research looking into what makes us eat more than we actually need.
第四部分：书面表达（共三节，24分）
第一节 阅读表达（共4小题；第58小题2分，第59小题2分，第60小题3分:第61小题5分，共12分）
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求回答问题。
Why do you pull yourself out of bed every morning to go to work or school What does it take to make you feel like your contribution in those places is truly worthwhile Knowing what motivates you can help you find the meaning in your work and make efforts to reach your goals.
Psychologists have a wide variety of ways of describing and differentiating motivations because people care about so many different things. Psychologist David McClelland identified three main motivations for people: achievement （the feeling of success）, affiliation（close relationship）and power（the ability to influence the world）. Authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton identified 23 motivations, including creativity, challenge and learning.
Some motivations, such as money, social position and praise, are external; these are the tools bosses typically use to encourage their employees to do better. Other motivations, including fun, personal growth and feeling like one's work is significant, come from within the person doing the action. These ideals, called internal motivations, tend to be more reliable than external ones because they represent things that can never be taken away.
Since a wide variety of motivations exist, it's important to understand which ones are persuasive to you. Trying to motivate yourself in a way that doesn't appeal to you will make it difficult to convince yourself to work. When choosing a career, think about what motivates you and make decisions accordingly. If you are motivated by overcoming challenges, look for career where you can continually try hard to reach a higher level.
People motivated by external rewards sometimes struggle to meet goals they set for themselves that no one else knows about. They can solve this problem by creating external rewards for their personal goals such as finding a friend to hold them accountable.
When you know what motivates you, you will be able to motivate yourself to do the things necessary to succeed. And if you are a leader, knowing what motivates your team will enable you to help them do the same.
58. Why is it important for people to be clear of their motivations
59. How can the motivations be classified according to McClelland
60. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Since the external motivations involve money, social positon and praise, which are often used as tools by bosses, they are more dependable than the internal ones.
61. Please briefly present what motivates you in your life and how it works.（about 40 words）
第二节 根据汉语提示完成句子（共4小题，每小题1分，共4分）
62. I my studies of the sciences.（投入，投身到）
63. Then he looked into my eyes and his face .（布满愁云）
64. At this, I and fell to my knees.（幸福得狂喜不已）
65. As soon as they saw me, their faces became .（因为恐惧而变得扭曲）
第三节 用所给词的适当形式完成句子（共8小题，每小题1分，共8分）
66. I have no （intend）of cheating you.
67. It is not （necessary）true that fat is bad for your health.
68. I liked my coffee black, while my mum has no clear （prefer）.
69. Many boys in Grade 10 are muscular with an （athlete）build.
70. He spent five years in Paris, with （occasion）visits to Italy.
71. Chicago and the （surround）area are decorated with beautiful ornaments.
72. She hopes to have （vary）experiences in the future.
73. Let's set some （achieve）goals first, which is the first step to self-improvement.
（请务必在答题卡指定区域内作答）
KEYS
听力答案：1-5 BCBCC 6-10 ABCBC 11-14 BACC
15. cause 16. solution 17. reasonable 18. methods
完型：19-28 BABAC DADDB
语法填空：drove, where, streaming, a, created,
as, partners/has partnered/is partnering, has been, in, to sleep
A篇：39-41 BCD （2019西城一模A）
B篇：42-45 DBDA （2019东城一模B）
C篇：46-49 CDAC （2019东城一模C）
D篇：50-52 CAB （2020东城二模D）
七选五：53—57 CAFDG（2019朝阳一模）
阅读与表达：
58. Because knowing what motivates people can help them find the meaning in their work and make efforts to reach their goals.
59. He classified them into 3 main motivations: achievement, affiliation and power.
60. Since the external motivations involve money, social positon and praise, which are often used as tools by bosses, they are more dependable than the internal ones.
In the text, the author points out that internal motivations tend to be more reliable than external ones because they represent things that can never be taken away.
61. 略
翻译：threw myself into，clouded with worry，
became overwhelmed with happiness，twisted with fear
词性变化intention necessarily preference athletic
occasional surrounding various/varied achievable
一、听后选择
第一节
Text 1
M: I'm looking for a navy blue raincoat, size 36.
W: I'm afraid we don't have any left.
M: Do you think there is still hope
W: Yes, we're getting more in. Try us again next Monday.
Text 2
W: Hey, Tom. Would you like some drinks Shall we go to a bar
M: Good idea. I like hanging out in bars at night for killing time and making new friends.
W: I know a great bar near Houhai Park. We can go there tonight.
M: OK, see you tonight.
Text 3
M: It's amazing that you got such a high bonus.
W: There's no such thing as a free lunch. All my hard work paid off.
M: I know you work really hard. You deserve this.
W: Thanks, bonuses depend on company performance and I worked overtime almost every day.
Text 4
W: I don't know what to do with Kate. She eats like a bird. I have racked my brain to find a way to make her eat more.
M: What did you do to help her eat more
W: I tried a lot of ways. I cook her favorites, talk to her, yell at her, but nothing works.
M: I guess it's just a stage. Don't worry too much. She'll get it over.
第二节
Text 5
W: Excuse me, sir. Can you help me
M: Sure. What's the matter
W: Well, my car has broken down. I am a doctor and I have an operation in 30 minutes. I must get to the hospital right now.
M: What would you like me to do for you
W: I need to take a taxi, but I left my wallet at home.
M: Well, all right. Is 10 dollars enough
W: Would you mind 15 dollars Give me your address, and I will return it to you as soon as possible.
Text 6
M: Can you get a baby-sitter for tonight
W: I don't know. Why
M: Well, I thought we could go out for dinner and then go to a movie afterward.
W: I can call Debbie and see if she's available. She usually doesn't like to sit during the weekdays, but she might make an exception.
M: Well, do that, and then call me at the office if you have any luck.
W: Okay, but don't get your hopes too high. It's hard to find a good baby-sitter these days.
Text 7
M: Hey, what're you doing Didn't you say you were going to quit drinking
W: Well, I can't help it.
M: What about all that "turning a new leaf" talk Just nonsense
W: Ha, since when do you have a say in this So that "I'll quit smoking once for all" was what A dream
M: I knew you would say that!
W: How about we keep an eye on each other It will be easier than doing it by ourselves.
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W: They'll never help us. You know that old saying, "You can't get blood out of a plant."
M: I know, I know. But that's no reason not to ask them.
W: We asked them last year and what did they say
M: Actually, they didn't say anything.
W: Yeah. They didn't say anything and they didn't do anything.
M: I think they might do something this year. I was talking to Gail last week and I thought I detected a more friendly attitude.
W: There you go with your optimism! Don't get your hopes too high!
M: I won't, but it doesn't hurt to expect the best. Sometimes you get it!
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When it comes to your health, it seems that siting too much may be as bad for you as smoking.
If you sit for many hours a day in a traditional office job, you may be interested in a new study. This study suggests that you should get an hour of exercise every day. Researchers say this exercise can help office workers reduce their risk of an early death. Many office workers spend a large part of their time seated and physically inactive. A lack of physical activity is linked to some 5.3 million deaths worldwide each year. The researchers say this makes sitting for too long more deadly than smoking. The new report said that sitting too much could cause many diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and even some cancers. These diseases cost the world economy $67.5 billion every year. The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that adults get 150 minutes of moderate exercise every week. In addition, CDC officials advise adults to take part in an additional two hours of muscle strengthening exercises per week.
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There are many ways to solve personal problems.
First of all, if you are feeling unhappy about something, face it. Try to state the problem in a few words, so that you will know exactly what you are against. Then see if you can "put your finger" on the cause of your unhappiness. Secondly, try direct attack. In many cases, we only "think" there is no solution to a particular problem. But often we can overcome the problem and achieve the goal by making a direct attack. So try to be as positive rather than escape from the problem. Make sure you have a reasonable goal. Although direct attack is often the best way to meet problems, we have to be realistic in judging situations. Sometimes it is necessary to change either the methods or the goal. It is important to study the situation and make a wise decision about what to do.
